A Date for Mad Mary
Synopsis
"Mad" Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is maid of honor. When Charlene refuses Mary a 'plus one' on the grounds that she probably couldn't find a date, Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong.
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Official Trailer: A Date For Mad Mary In Cinemas September 2ndOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-25
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Seána Kerslake
Mary
Tara Lee
Jess
Charleigh Bailey
Charlene
Denise McCormack
Suzanne
Siobhan Shanahan
Leona
Carolyn Bracken
Female Prison Guard
Barbara Brennan
Nan
Stephen Cromwell
Grungy Guy
Sarah Gorman
Grungy Guy's Girlfriend
John Finegan
Angry Club Bouncer
Norma Sheahan
Sally
Ben Condron
Declan
Shauna Higgins
Julie
Jamiu Giwa
Udel
Mark Dunne
Scrote
Tatiana Ouliankina
Oksana
Emily Thomson
Single Lady in Dating Video
Darragh O'Toole
Guy with Jess
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Thornton
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Thornton, Darren Thornton, Yasmine Akram
- Original Score
- Hugh Drumm, Stephen Rennicks
- Original Title
- A Date for Mad Mary
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Calipo Picture Company, Element Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Thornton
Colin Thornton, Darren Thornton, Yasmine Akram
Hugh Drumm, Stephen Rennicks
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Tony Cranstoun, Juangus Dinsmore
Ed Guiney, Juliette Bonass, Andrew Lowe, Mark Byrne, Rory Gilmartin
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Guiney
Producer
Tony Cranstoun
Editor
Alison Byrne
Costume Design
Darren Thornton
Director
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Director of Photography
Juliette Bonass
Producer
Juangus Dinsmore
Editor
Kieran McNulty
Production Design
Colin Thornton
Writer
Darren Thornton
Writer
Hugh Drumm
Original Music Composer
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen Rennicks
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is A Date for Mad Mary about?
"Mad" Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is maid of honor. When Charlene refuses Mary a 'plus one' on the grounds that she probably couldn't find a date, Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong.
Who directed A Date for Mad Mary?
A Date for Mad Mary was directed by Darren Thornton.
Who stars in A Date for Mad Mary?
The principal cast of A Date for Mad Mary includes Seána Kerslake, Tara Lee, Charleigh Bailey, Denise McCormack, Siobhan Shanahan.
When was A Date for Mad Mary released and how long is it?
A Date for Mad Mary was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Date for Mad Mary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Date for Mad Mary was composed by Hugh Drumm, Stephen Rennicks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Date for Mad Mary?
A Date for Mad Mary holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).